Ex-"Idol" Contestant Drunk at Time of Death: Report

"Glitter Girl" was found dead by the side of the road in a Jersey Shore town

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Former "Idol" contenstant Alexis Cohen was killed in a hit-and-run at the Jersey Shore.

Updated at 4:41 PM CDT on Wednesday, Sep 9, 2009

A report released Wednesday showed that “American Idol” wannabe Alexis Cohen was drinking before she was hit and killed by a car in Seaside Heights, N.J. in July.

Toxicology results showed that Cohen was drinking alcohol before she died, according to the N.J. Medical Examiner’s Office. Further investigation revealed that Cohen had spent the evening before she died at several bars and clubs, authorities said.

Cohen's death was the result of vehicular homicide, Cops said.

A 23-year-old man was arrested in connection to the death of Cohen, who was found dead on the side of the road in the Ocean County shore town. Daniel Bark, 23, of Toms River, N.J., was arrested on charges of reckless driving and leaving the scene of an accident -- charges that could land him in jail for 10 to 15 years if convicted.

The charges against Bark won’t be impacted by the toxicology report, Deputy Chief Michael Mohel of the Ocean County Prosecutors Office said Wednesday.

An autopsy indicated that Cohen suffered chest, head and abdominal injuries caused by the collision, Mohel said days after the crash.

A passing driver noticed Cohen and called 911. Emergency workers rushed her to a nearby hospital, but it was too late.

Cops found Cohen's car parked in a lot about 300 yards away from where her body was found.

Cohen auditioned in Philadelphia for the popular Fox singing competition in August 2007 and the episode was aired in January 2008. In it, she said, "I march to the beat of a different drummer."

She was best known for her angry tirade about being rejected by "American Idol" judges, a flare-up that went viral online. The video quickly became a YouTube sensation.

The aspiring performer tried out again during the show's eighth season, but again failed to make it to the second round.